Former World Champion Vladimir Kramnik faces off with "Chess Terminator"

Brilliant minds always wants to expand and test boundaries especially in the games of chess. Here's robotic arm named "Chess Terminator" battling out with 2006-2007 World Chess Champion Vladimir Kramnik. [Watch the Video Below]

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2010 FIFA World Cup FULL TV Schedule

2010 FIFA World Cup will take place between 11 June and 11 July 2010 in South Africa and it the first time an African nation will host this higly-anticipated event. 32 teams, 64 matches will determine the best of the best in the world.

All 64 matches will be aired live and in high definition on ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC, and extensive coverage on ESPN360.com and ESPN Mobile TV. In addition, 2010 FIFA World Cup studio programs, including pre-match, halftime and post-match segments, will be presented in high definition. 52 matches (ESPN and ESPN2 matches) will be simulcast online on ESPN360.com

2010 FIFA World Cup FULL TV Schedule Below

2010 FIFA World Cup Groupings (Team Rankings – December 2009)

Group A	Group B	Group C	Group D
1 South Africa (85)	1 Argentina (8)	1 England (9)	1 Germany (6)
2 Mexico (17)	2 Nigeria (22)	2 USA (14)	2 Australia (21)
3 Uruguay (20)	3 Korea Republic (52)	3 Algeria (26)	3 Serbia (19)
4 France (7)	4 Greece (13)	4 Slovenia (31)	4 Ghana (34)
Group E	Group F	Group G	Group H
1 Netherlands (3)	1 Italy (4)	1 Brazil (2)	1 Spain (1)
2 Denmark (28)	2 Paraguay (29)	2 Korea DPR (86)	2 Switzerland (18)
3 Japan (43)	3 New Zealand (82)	3 Cote d’Ivoire (16)	3 Honduras (37)
4 Cameroon (11)	4 Slovakia (33)	4 Portugal (5)	4 Chile (15)

2010 WORLD CUP TV SCHEDULE – ESPN, ESPN2, ABC AND ESPN360.COM

u All times EASTERN u Schedule is subject to change

u All matches in high definition u ABC Sports broadcasts in italics

Date	Time (ET)	Network	Match	Group	Site	Match #
Fri 6/11	9:30 a.m.	ESPN/ESPN360.com	South Africa vs. Mexico	A	Johannesburg	1
	2 p.m.	ESPN/ESPN360.com	Uruguay vs. France	A	Cape Town	2
Sat 6/12	7 a.m.	ESPN/ESPN360.com	Korea Republic vs. Greece	B	Port Elizabeth	3
	9:30 a.m.	ESPN/ESPN360.com	Argentina vs. Nigeria	B	Johannesburg	4
	2 p.m.	ABC	England vs. USA	C	Rustenburg	5
Sun 6/13	7 a.m.	ESPN/ESPN360.com	Algeria vs. Slovenia	C	Polokwane	6
	9:30 a.m.	ESPN/ESPN360.com	Serbia vs. Ghana	D	Pretoria	7
	2 p.m.	ABC	Germany vs. Australia	D	Durban	8
Mon 6/14	7 a.m.	ESPN/ESPN360.com	Netherlands vs. Denmark	E	Johannesburg	9
	9:30 a.m.	ESPN/ESPN360.com	Japan vs. Cameroon	E	Bloemfontein	10
	2 p.m.	ESPN/ESPN360.com	Italy vs. Paraguay	F	Cape Town	11
Tue 6/15	7 a.m.	ESPN/ESPN360.com	New Zealand vs. Slovakia	F	Rustenburg	12
	9:30 a.m.	ESPN/ESPN360.com	Ivory Coast vs. Portugal	G	Port Elizabeth	13
	2 p.m.	ESPN/ESPN360.com	Brazil vs. Korea DPR	G	Johannesburg	14
Wed 6/16	7 a.m.	ESPN/ESPN360.com	Honduras vs. Chile	H	Nelspruit	15
	9:30 a.m.	ESPN/ESPN360.com	Spain vs. Switzerland	H	Durban	16
	2 p.m.	ESPN/ESPN360.com	South Africa vs. Uruguay	A	Pretoria	17
Thu 6/17	7 a.m.	ESPN/ESPN360.com	Argentina vs. Korea Rep.	B	Johannesburg	18
	9:30 a.m.	ESPN/ESPN360.com	Greece vs. Nigeria	B	Bloemfontein	19
	2 p.m.	ESPN2/ESPN360.com	France vs. Mexico	A	Polokwane	20
Fri 6/18	7 a.m.	ESPN/ESPN360.com	Germany vs. Serbia	D	Port Elizabeth	21
	9:30 a.m.	ESPN/ESPN360.com	Slovenia vs. USA	C	Johannesburg	22
	2 p.m.	ESPN2/ESPN360.com	England vs. Algeria	C	Cape Town	23
Sat 6/19	7 a.m.	ESPN/ESPN360.com	Netherlands vs. Japan	E	Durban	24
	9:30 a.m.	ESPN/ESPN360.com	Ghana vs. Australia	D	Rustenburg	25
	2 p.m.	ABC	Cameroon vs. Denmark	E	Pretoria	26
Sun 6/20	7 a.m.	ESPN/ESPN360.com	Slovakia vs. Paraguay	F	Bloemfontein	27
	9:30 a.m.	ESPN/ESPN360.com	Italy vs. New Zealand	F	Nelspruit	28
	2 p.m.	ABC	Brazil vs. Ivory Coast	G	Johannesburg	29
Mon 6/21	7 a.m.	ESPN/ESPN360.com	Portugal vs. Korea DPR	G	Cape Town	30
	9:30 a.m.	ESPN/ESPN360.com	Chile vs. Switzerland	H	Port Elizabeth	31
	2 p.m.	ESPN/ESPN360.com	Spain vs. Honduras	H	Johannesburg	32
Tue 6/22	9:30 a.m.	ESPN/ESPN360.com	Mexico vs. Uruguay	A	Rustenburg	33
	9:30 a.m.	ESPN2/ESPN360.com	France vs. South Africa	A	Bloemfontein	34
	2 p.m.	ESPN2/ESPN360.com	Nigeria vs. Korea Republic	B	Durban	35
	2 p.m.	ESPN/ESPN360.com	Greece vs. Argentina	B	Polokwane	36
Wed 6/23	9:30 a.m.	ESPN2/ESPN360.com	Slovenia vs. England	C	Port Elizabeth	37
	9:30 a.m.	ESPN/ESPN360.com	USA vs. Algeria	C	Pretoria	38
	2 p.m.	ESPN/ESPN360.com	Ghana vs. Germany	D	Johannesburg	39
	2 p.m.	ESPN2/ESPN360.com	Australia vs. Serbia	D	Nelspruit	40
Thu 6/24	9:30 a.m.	ESPN/ESPN360.com	Slovakia vs. Italy	E	Johannesburg	41
	9:30 a.m.	ESPN2/ESPN360.com	Paraguay vs. New Zealand	E	Polokwane	42
	2 p.m.	ESPN/ESPN360.com	Denmark vs. Japan	F	Rustenburg	43
	2 p.m.	ESPN2/ESPN360.com	Cameroon vs. Netherlands	F	Cape Town	44
Fri 6/25	9:30 a.m.	ESPN/ESPN360.com	Portugal vs. Brazil	G	Durban	45
	9:30 a.m.	ESPN2/ESPN360.com	Ivory Coast vs. Korea DPR	G	Nelspruit	46
	2 p.m.	ESPN/ESPN360.com	Chile vs. Spain	H	Pretoria	47
	2 p.m.	ESPN2/ESPN360.com	Switzerland vs. Honduras	H	Bloemfontein	48

2^nd Stage – Round of 16

Date	Time (ET)	Network	Matchup		Site	Match #
Sat 6/26	9:30 a.m.	ESPN/ESPN360.com	1st A vs. 2nd B		Port Elizabeth	49
	2 p.m.	ABC	1st C vs. 2nd D		Rustenburg	50
Sun 6/27	9:30 a.m.	ESPN/ESPN360.com	1st D vs. 2nd C		Bloemfontein	51
	2 p.m.	ABC	1st B vs. 2nd A		Johannesburg	52
Mon 6/28	9:30 a.m.	ESPN/ESPN360.com	1st E vs. 2nd F		Durban	53
	2 p.m.	ESPN/ESPN360.com	1st G vs. 2nd H		Johannesburg	54
Tue 6/29	9:30 a.m.	ESPN/ESPN360.com	1st F vs. 2nd E		Pretoria	55
	2 p.m.	ESPN/ESPN360.com	1st H vs. 2nd G		Cape Town	56

2^nd Stage -- Quarterfinals

Date	Time (ET)	Network	Matchup		Site	Match #
Fri 7/2	9:30 a.m.	ESPN/ESPN360.com	Winners 53 vs. 54	A	Port Elizabeth	57
	2 p.m.	ESPN/ESPN360.com	Winners 49 vs. 50	B	Johannesburg	58
Sat 7/3	9:30 a.m.	ABC	Winners 52 vs. 51	C	Cape Town	59
	2 p.m.	ABC	Winners 55 vs. 56	D	Johannesburg	60

2^nd Stage -- Semifinals

Date	Time (ET)	Network	Matchup		Site	Match #
Tue 7/6	2 p.m.	ESPN/ESPN360.com	Winners A vs. C		Cape Town	61
Wed 7/7	2 p.m.	ESPN/ESPN360.com	Winners B vs. D		Durban	62

Third Place Match

Sat 7/10

2 p.m.

ABC

Losers – 61 vs. 62

Port Elizabeth

63

2010 FIFA World Cup Title Match

Sun 7/11

1:30 p.m.

ABC

Winners – 61 vs. 62

Johannesburg

64

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Manny Pacquiao knockouts Ricky Hatton

It is a explosive quick performance by the People's Champ Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao as he destroy Ricky "The Hitman" Hatton in the second round like a wild bull that was tasered.

Hatton fans especially the British came in full force chanting their British Hitman but suddenly was stunned when Pacquiao display the Pinoy Power punch, speed and accuracy that put Hatton down the canvas twice in the first round.

In the second round, Pacquiao gave a brutal knockout with his left punch that put the British hitman down once again and Hatton finally failed to get back in his feet.

Freddie Roach was right, he is the better trainer and has a better fighter. Roach can now kicked Hatton's trash-talking trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr.!!!! Putting Maayweather Sr. technique and training skills to shame.

With this exclamation point, Manny Pacquaio earned every bit of his recognition, as the No. 1 Pound-for Pound Boxer in the World.

Next stop for Manny is Floyd Mayweather Jr. who announced that he will return to the ring on July 18 against Juan Manuel Marquez and prove that he is still the best.

Congratulations!!!!!
to
Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao
New International Boxing Organization light welterweight Champion.

"Ang Bumangga Giba!!!!!!!"

[photo courtesy of HBO]

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2008 Beijing Olympiad ends

The 29th Beijing Olympic Games has ended. We witness the athletes triumph and the drama. Even though there are controversies, the host country displayed to the world that they are indeed a powerhouse in sports. China finish the Olympics with 51 gold medals, in second place is the United States with 36 gold medals and Team Russia took home 23 gold medals. The last of the 302 gold medals was won by France in the men’s handball.

Michael Phelps of the United States made a mark in history by winning EIGHT GOLD MEDALS and surpassing Mark Spitz record performance in the 1972 Munich Games and now he is being dubbed as the Best Olympian in History.

Usain Bolt of Jamaica was the shining star of 10 days of Athletics competition at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games that produced five world records and 16 Olympic records.

There was redemption for the US Men’s basketball Dream Team. The NBA superstars beats Spain 118-107 to win the gold that eluded them at the 2004 Athens Games.

We all witness some of the drama and controversy in different sports : In Chinese gymnastics team, the United States question the validity of the age of some of the Chinese gymnast.

After being disqualified, Cuban taekwondo athlete Angel Matos has attacked the referee after losing his bronze-medal match.

Beijing’s polluted air had been one of the biggest concerns and it affected the health of Ethiopian world record holder Haile Gebreselassie to pull out of the men’s marathon.

The hosts handed over the Olympic flag to 2012 hosts Great Britain and with China's successful hosting and presentation raises and set the bar in another level.

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Michael Phelps won Eight Golds, an Icon Athlete

Michael Phelps done a historical, magnificent and an iconic performance. The Aquaman of this generation broke records and delivered a momentous achievement. An eight out of eight (8/8) sweep.

With the help of his teammates (Aaron Peirsol, Brendan Hansen, Jason Lezak), Michael Phelps captured his record eighth gold medal in the Men's 4 x 100m Medley Relay final with a time of 3:29.34.

Peirsol gave them a great start with a 53.16sec split. Hansen increased the lead on the world record split taking it 0.88 seconds under at the race's halfway mark. Brenton Rickard swam his breaststroke leg in 58.56, faster than Hansen, to bring the Australians into second place.

Michael Phelps EIGHT GOLD MEDALS surpass Mark Spitz record performance in the 1972 Munich Games and now he is being dubbed as the Best Olympian in History.

Michael Phelps won Gold on the 400-Meter Individual Medley, 4×100- Meter Free Relay, 200-Meter Freestyle, 200-Meter- Butterfly, 4×200-Meter Free Relay, 200-Meter Individual Medley, 100-Meter Butterfly and now 4x100m Medley Relay.



[Photo courtesy of Official Website]

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YouTube launched a Olympic channel for people in the US, Philippines and other countries

Even though only 77 countries can access Beijing Olympics via their Official Beijing Olympics 2008 YouTube Channel. Today, YouTube announced and set up another Olympic channel for users world wide. They have launched the Summer Games channel.

United States, United Kingdom, Philippines and other countries with broadcast rights can now access and watch the exciting happenings on Beijing Olympic.

YouTube’s head of news and politics, in announcing the channel. “Contributing media organizations have their fingers on the city’s pulse and they’re sharing the action with a worldwide audience through one location on YouTube.”

It is a collection of video clips news, recaps, features, profiles and the color and culture of Beijing from YouTube's partners: Associated Press, The New York Times, Getty Images, Reuters, Travel Channel, Ground Report, Euronews, France 24 and Paralympic Sport TV.

Again, visit http://www.youtube.com/ytsummergames

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Five official mascots of the 2008 Beijing Olympics

The five official mascots of the 2008 Beijing Olympics are collectively known as “Fuwa” (Literal meaning: dolls of blessing) and they represent the five Olympic rings from which they got their color.

The “Fuwa” was designed to express the playful qualities of five little children who form frienship, four of them comes from China's most popular animals (the Fish, the Panda, the Tibetan Antelope, the Swallow) and one wearing the Olympic flame.

Each of Fuwa has a rhyming two-syllable name (it is a expression of affection for children) — Beibei is the Fish, Jingjing is the Panda, Huanhuan is the Olympic Flame, Yingying is the Tibetan Antelope and Nini is the Swallow.

When you put their names together — Bei Jing Huan Ying Ni — they say “Welcome to Beijing”!

Beibei is a female fish that represents prosperity and harvest. Her personality is friendly, and a leader.
Jing Jing is a male panda and he brings the blessing of happiness. He is honest and optimistic.
Huanhuan is the big brother symbolizing the Olympic Flame and the passion of sport. He is extrovert and enthusiastic.
Yingying is a Tibetan antelope that represents vastness of China’s landscape. The antelope carries the blessing of health, the strength of body that comes from harmony with nature. Yingying is lively and independent.
Nini is the swallow. Her golden wings symbolize the infinite sky and spread good-luck as a blessing wherever she flies. Nini is innocent, kind and joyful.

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Official Beijing Olympics 2008 YouTube Channel

77 countries has the privilege to watch the exciting happenings on Beijing Olympics via their Official Beijing Olympics 2008 YouTube Channel. This will be accessible in Africa, Asia and the Middle East, including India, Republic of Korea, Nigeria and Indonesia.

Good news for some, bad news for others. Internet users in the United States, United Kingdom, Philippines and other countries will be geo-blocked from viewing this channel.

YouTube Olympics channel package will include highlights, news and daily clips of the competitions.

Don't worry their are some online alternative like NBC Olympics.

Below are the 77 countries:

Afghanistan
Madagascar
Angola
Malawi
Bahrain
Malaysia
Bangladesh
Maldives
Benin
Mali
Bhutan
Mauritania
Botswana
Mauritius
Brunei
Mongolia
Burkina Faso
Mozambique
Burundi
Myanmar
Cambodia
Namibia
Cameroon
Nepal
Cape Verde
Niger
Central African Republic
Nigeria
Chad
Oman
Comoros
Pakistan
Congo
Papua New Guinea
The Democratic Republic Of The Congo
Qatar
Ivory Coast
Republic of Korea
Djibouti
Rwanda
East Timor
Saudi Arabia
Equatorial Guinea
Senegal
Ethiopia
Seychelles
Gabon
Sierra Leone
Gambia
Singapore
Ghana
Somalia
Guinea
Sri Lanka
Guinea-Bissau
Sudan
India
Swaziland
Indonesia
Syrian Arab Republic
Iran Islamic Republic Of
United Republic Of Tanzania
Iraq
Thailand
Kenya
Togo
Democratic People’s Republic Of Korea
Uganda
Kuwait
United Arab Emirates
People’s Democratic Republic Lao
Vietnam
Lesotho
Yemen
Liberia
Zambia
Zimbabwe

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Manny Pacquiao Knockout David Diaz in the 9th, wins the WBC Lightweight Championship Belt

CONGRATULATIONS
TO THE
NEW WBC Lightweight Champion Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao

Another Mexican boxer was added to the list of Mexicans who bow down to the ring canvas by the powerful and explosive hands of Manny Pacquiao. The Filipino champ has grabbed the WBC Lightweight belt from David "The Dangerous" Diaz. Speed, accuracy, Power and footwork was seen in this impressive match.

Crowds roar and Pacquiao fans are celebrating for the victory of People's Champ. David Diaz is a bloody mess. Diaz broke his nose on the second round, cut in his right eye in the fourth round and he becames Manny's target practice but give credit to Diaz he fight like a true warrior.

Manny KNOCKOUT Diaz in round 9 (2:24).

Manny Pacquiao is now the first Filipino to win the Lightweight belt and the First Asian to win four World champions in four division.

Even Diaz said after the fight that he was surprise on Manny's hand speed.

Check out the the Round by Round actions.

photo courtesy of Reuters

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